Progress

[Bob_Roller]

There is one threaded stud holding the airbox on, it's factory original .

[badbmwbrad]

That bike is stripped nekkid!  You will gain a great sense of satisfaction and pride-of-ownership when the project is finished.

The other is one very naked bike

[Bengt_Phorqs]

Looks like you are going about it the right way.  Take copious notes and photos.  The key to finishing a resto is to do something every week (or every day time permitting).  You'll probably put as much into the resto as you paid for the bike but that's not what it's about, is it?

Enjoy the process!

[Dave 2]

I'm definetely enjoying the process. I decided that I should take a few days to create a spread sheet  which has the part description, part number, cost, vendor, and date ordered for everything that needs to be replaced. I'm working my way through my notes, Clymer, and Max's micro fiche site to attempt to identify everything. I like the spreadsheet because it keeps a running total of the cost as I go along. Once I get all the essential items recorded then I can easily see how much money I have left for fun stuff. Dave 2

[marcmax]

I started to do that and ended up just keeping a log of what I did and what was replaced. I found that if I tried to keep track of the money spent I was making decisions on what to have done based on whether I could recover the expense if I sold the bike. That just doesn't make sense on an old bike with a so-so resale value.

I replaced or rebuilt what I did based on safety, functionality and aesthetics, or just because I found a really good deal on something I couldn't pass up. If I had been concerned about the final price tag I wouldn't have done half of them.

I know I spend way more than the bike is worth at resale but that is not why I did it. I enjoy working on it. I let me share my knowledge of mechanical things with my son, and someday it will become his. Hard to put a price tag on that.

[montmil]

I know I spend way more than the bike is worth at resale but that is not why I did it. I enjoy working on it. I let me share my knowledge of mechanical things with my son, and someday it will become his. Hard to put a price tag on that.

Precisely!

Monte

[clonmore1]

Keep Going Dave!

It's looking good. As others have said, keep loads and loads of notes. I don't know what time you have to put into the bike, I am really looking forward to Xmas because I can take about 10 days off work and will hole myself up in the garage and work through it.

Don't even think about the cost, again just pay up and enjoy, all the very best

Chris

[Dave 2]

Thanks for your thoughts. I do have an insurance payoff from my accident which should provide all or most of the funds that I need. However as I go through the parts to be replaced I realize that I could go over that easily if I'm not careful.  I do know that I want my bike to be a very nice clean restoration, which will be the bottom line. I wish I had a child close to home who would like to be involved with the process. I do feel a responsibility to be a Steward to this machine to pass it on to another generation to enjoy. Dave 2

[Adrian]

I know what you mean Dave. As I spend more and more time on the old girl I keep changing my mind about a "quick" spruce up. It's not enough to just rub down the old paintwork that is still attached and respray over the top. I'm rubbing back - priming - two top coats and at least 3 will go on the swing arm. This was badly weather beaten unlike the rest of the bike so its going to get a tough and thick coat this time around. It's just got to be the best I can do. I guess that's always the correct way to do things.
It's all gonna cost more than planned but I can't bring myself to just do an adequate job. Luckily I can do most things myself and I have the time as I'm not well enough to ride just yet. The only thing I've had to pay for so far - other than parts and paint etc - is to have the drive shaft removed. I'll have to pay for it to be refitted but it's only $50 Aussie. A mere glitch on the finances. And don't get me started on the old wiring that will need a lot of TLC  
You're right about stewardship of these great machines. I hope I'll still be able to ride for the next 25 years or so. I've no one to leave it to. Good luck again mate. You'll be proud of yourself and your old girl once you've finished.